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Head-to-head · School Management Software

Infinite Campus vs Sentral

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Infinite Campus #3 in School Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Try Infinite Campus
Sentral #8 in School Management Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Sentral

Infinite Campus leads on 0 checks, Sentral on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfinite Campus · 8.7/10

Infinite Campus scores higher on our rubric for school management software: 8.7 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Infinite Campus is the better fit for mature schools wanting core SIS operations. Sentral is the better fit for schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows.

  • Infinite Campus fits best

    Mature schools wanting core SIS operations

  • Sentral fits best

    Schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows

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Side by side

Feature Infinite Campus 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Sentral 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.1
Ranking #3 in School Management Software #8 in School Management Software
Best for Mature schools wanting core SIS operations Schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, 2FA ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Integrations 4 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Infinite Campus 6/6 · Sentral 6/6
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Gradebook ✓ ✓
Parent portal ✓ ✓
Fee management ✓ ✓
Admissions and enrollment ✓ ✓
Transport management ✓ ✓
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers records, enrollment, attendance, grading, fees, and transportation
  • Includes dedicated Campus Parent and Campus Student portals
  • Supports Ed-Fi, SIF, CASE, and OneRoster interoperability
  • Covers attendance, grades, fees, admissions, transport and wellbeing
  • Parent, student and teacher apps support communication and daily tasks
  • API access plus Xero and Microsoft Dynamics integrations
Cons
  • SIS pricing requires a demo or sales discussion
  • Platform coverage is centered on core school administration
  • Campus Payments has a separate small one-time fee
  • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
  • Some modules are optional add-ons for independent schools
  • Integration coverage may require review beyond the named platforms
Our verdict

Infinite Campus is a student information system for K-12 school districts, serving administrators, teachers, students, parents, and technology staff. Its core environment brings together student and enrollment records, attendance,…

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Sentral is a cloud-based school management platform for government and independent schools in Australia. It brings student profiles, attendance, academic reporting, admissions, fees, transport, wellbeing and parent communication into one…

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  1. Infinite CampusSchool Management Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. SentralSchool Management Software 8.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infinite Campus — where it wins

    • Covers records, enrollment, attendance, grading, fees, and transportation
    • Includes dedicated Campus Parent and Campus Student portals
    • Supports Ed-Fi, SIF, CASE, and OneRoster interoperability

    Where it doesn't

    • SIS pricing requires a demo or sales discussion
    • Platform coverage is centered on core school administration
    • Campus Payments has a separate small one-time fee
  • Sentral — where it wins

    • Covers attendance, grades, fees, admissions, transport and wellbeing
    • Parent, student and teacher apps support communication and daily tasks
    • API access plus Xero and Microsoft Dynamics integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
    • Some modules are optional add-ons for independent schools
    • Integration coverage may require review beyond the named platforms
  • Infinite Campus8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature SIS covering core records, enrollment, attendance, grading, portals, and administration.

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  • Sentral8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad school operations platform with particularly strong wellbeing and transport workflows.

    Visit SentralFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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